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Nepal: Loss of Lives and Properties from Disaster 2071 (Baisakha 1st to Chaitra 15th)http://reliefweb.int/report/nepal/loss-lives-and-properties-disaster-2071-baisakha-1st-chaitra-15th
<div class="source"><span class="items">Source: Government of Nepal</span></div>
<div class="country"><span class="items">Country: Nepal<span></div><br/>
<div class="map"><div class="reliefweb-file-pdf-preview m"><div class="file-pdf-preview"><a href="http://reliefweb.int/report/nepal/loss-lives-and-properties-disaster-2071-baisakha-1st-chaitra-15th"><img src="http://img.static.reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/styles/m/public/resources-pdf-previews/321116-Bulletin%202071_20150329105730.png?itok=uY5nfYgA" alt="" /></a></div></div></div>http://reliefweb.int/report/nepal/loss-lives-and-properties-disaster-2071-baisakha-1st-chaitra-15thMon, 30 Mar 2015 06:55:04 +0000ReliefWeb UpdatesNepal: Loss of Lives and Properties from Disaster 2071 (Baisakha 1st to Chaitra 15th)<div class="source"><span class="items">Source: Government of Nepal</span></div>
<div class="country"><span class="items">Country: Nepal<span></div><br/>
<div class="map"><div class="reliefweb-file-pdf-preview m"><div class="file-pdf-preview"><a href="http://reliefweb.int/report/nepal/loss-lives-and-properties-disaster-2071-baisakha-1st-chaitra-15th"><img src="http://img.static.reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/styles/m/public/resources-pdf-previews/321116-Bulletin%202071_20150329105730.png?itok=uY5nfYgA" alt="" /></a></div></div></div>Government of NepalNepalnplEpidemicFireFloodLand SlideSevere Local StormSnow AvalancheNepal: Loss of Lives and Properties from Disaster 2071 (Baisakha 1st to Chaitra 8th)http://reliefweb.int/report/nepal/loss-lives-and-properties-disaster-2071-baisakha-1st-chaitra-8th
<div class="source"><span class="items">Source: Government of Nepal</span></div>
<div class="country"><span class="items">Country: Nepal<span></div><br/>
<div class="map"><div class="reliefweb-file-pdf-preview m"><div class="file-pdf-preview"><a href="http://reliefweb.int/report/nepal/loss-lives-and-properties-disaster-2071-baisakha-1st-chaitra-8th"><img src="http://img.static.reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/styles/m/public/resources-pdf-previews/315191-Bulletin%202071_20150322110954.png?itok=eShyDqC9" alt="" /></a></div></div></div>http://reliefweb.int/report/nepal/loss-lives-and-properties-disaster-2071-baisakha-1st-chaitra-8thMon, 23 Mar 2015 07:17:24 +0000ReliefWeb UpdatesNepal: Loss of Lives and Properties from Disaster 2071 (Baisakha 1st to Chaitra 8th)<div class="source"><span class="items">Source: Government of Nepal</span></div>
<div class="country"><span class="items">Country: Nepal<span></div><br/>
<div class="map"><div class="reliefweb-file-pdf-preview m"><div class="file-pdf-preview"><a href="http://reliefweb.int/report/nepal/loss-lives-and-properties-disaster-2071-baisakha-1st-chaitra-8th"><img src="http://img.static.reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/styles/m/public/resources-pdf-previews/315191-Bulletin%202071_20150322110954.png?itok=eShyDqC9" alt="" /></a></div></div></div>Government of NepalNepalnplEpidemicFireFloodLand SlideSevere Local StormSnow AvalancheChile: Chile - Forest Fires (ECHO Daily Flash, 15 March 2015)http://reliefweb.int/report/chile/chile-forest-fires-echo-daily-flash-15-march-2015
<div class="source"><span class="items">Source: European Commission Humanitarian Aid department</span></div>
<div class="country"><span class="items">Country: Chile<span></div><br/>
<div class="body"><p><strong>Chile - Forest fires (ECHO, Media)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>According to Chilean authorities a raging forest fire forced thousands of people to flee their homes in the cities of Valparaiso and Viña del Mar.<br></li>
<li>The Interior Ministry declared state of emergency in the cities of Valparaiso and Viña del Mar and informed that about 6 000 people had already been evacuated and another 10 000 might have to be evacuated as a preventive measure. There are 36 persons wounded and 19 fire fighters seriously wounded.<br></li>
<li>According to officials, the fire started on 13 March in the afternoon at an illegal garbage dump and spread quickly because of the strong winds in the area.<br></li>
<li>Valparaiso is still recovering from a forest fire last April that killed 15 people, injured more than 500 and destroyed more than 3 000 homes. Valparaiso&#39;s poorest areas, often made up of little more than wooden huts, were worst hit by last year&#39;s devastating fire.</li>
</ul>
</div>http://reliefweb.int/report/chile/chile-forest-fires-echo-daily-flash-15-march-2015Mon, 16 Mar 2015 08:21:07 +0000ReliefWeb UpdatesChile: Chile - Forest Fires (ECHO Daily Flash, 15 March 2015)<div class="source"><span class="items">Source: European Commission Humanitarian Aid department</span></div>
<div class="country"><span class="items">Country: Chile<span></div><br/>
<div class="body"><p><strong>Chile - Forest fires (ECHO, Media)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>According to Chilean authorities a raging forest fire forced thousands of people to flee their homes in the cities of Valparaiso and Viña del Mar.<br></li>
<li>The Interior Ministry declared state of emergency in the cities of Valparaiso and Viña del Mar and informed that about 6 000 people had already been evacuated and another 10 000 might have to be evacuated as a preventive measure. There are 36 persons wounded and 19 fire fighters seriously wounded.<br></li>
<li>According to officials, the fire started on 13 March in the afternoon at an illegal garbage dump and spread quickly because of the strong winds in the area.<br></li>
<li>Valparaiso is still recovering from a forest fire last April that killed 15 people, injured more than 500 and destroyed more than 3 000 homes. Valparaiso&#39;s poorest areas, often made up of little more than wooden huts, were worst hit by last year&#39;s devastating fire.</li>
</ul>
</div>European Commission Humanitarian Aid departmentChilechlWF-2015-000023-CHLFireWild FireSri Lanka: Daily Situation Report - Sri Lanka, 16 March 2015 at 0900 hrshttp://reliefweb.int/report/sri-lanka/daily-situation-report-sri-lanka-16-march-2015-0900-hrs
<div class="source"><span class="items">Source: Disaster Management Centre of Sri Lanka</span></div>
<div class="country"><span class="items">Country: Sri Lanka<span></div><br/>
<div class="map"><div class="reliefweb-file-pdf-preview m"><div class="file-pdf-preview"><a href="http://reliefweb.int/report/sri-lanka/daily-situation-report-sri-lanka-16-march-2015-0900-hrs"><img src="http://img.static.reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/styles/m/public/resources-pdf-previews/308976-Current-Sitiation.png?itok=8yO3E86M" alt="" /></a></div></div></div>http://reliefweb.int/report/sri-lanka/daily-situation-report-sri-lanka-16-march-2015-0900-hrsMon, 16 Mar 2015 05:56:49 +0000ReliefWeb UpdatesSri Lanka: Daily Situation Report - Sri Lanka, 16 March 2015 at 0900 hrs<div class="source"><span class="items">Source: Disaster Management Centre of Sri Lanka</span></div>
<div class="country"><span class="items">Country: Sri Lanka<span></div><br/>
<div class="map"><div class="reliefweb-file-pdf-preview m"><div class="file-pdf-preview"><a href="http://reliefweb.int/report/sri-lanka/daily-situation-report-sri-lanka-16-march-2015-0900-hrs"><img src="http://img.static.reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/styles/m/public/resources-pdf-previews/308976-Current-Sitiation.png?itok=8yO3E86M" alt="" /></a></div></div></div>Disaster Management Centre of Sri LankaSri LankalkaFL-2014-000162-LKAFireFloodLand SlideNepal: Loss of Lives and Properties from Disaster 2071 (Baisakha 1st to Falgun 28th)http://reliefweb.int/report/nepal/loss-lives-and-properties-disaster-2071-baisakha-1st-falgun-28th
<div class="source"><span class="items">Source: Government of Nepal</span></div>
<div class="country"><span class="items">Country: Nepal<span></div><br/>
<div class="map"><div class="reliefweb-file-pdf-preview m"><div class="file-pdf-preview"><a href="http://reliefweb.int/report/nepal/loss-lives-and-properties-disaster-2071-baisakha-1st-falgun-28th"><img src="http://img.static.reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/styles/m/public/resources-pdf-previews/307846-Bulletin%202071_20150313021225.png?itok=Fn7wnPmy" alt="" /></a></div></div></div>http://reliefweb.int/report/nepal/loss-lives-and-properties-disaster-2071-baisakha-1st-falgun-28thFri, 13 Mar 2015 08:57:10 +0000ReliefWeb UpdatesNepal: Loss of Lives and Properties from Disaster 2071 (Baisakha 1st to Falgun 28th)<div class="source"><span class="items">Source: Government of Nepal</span></div>
<div class="country"><span class="items">Country: Nepal<span></div><br/>
<div class="map"><div class="reliefweb-file-pdf-preview m"><div class="file-pdf-preview"><a href="http://reliefweb.int/report/nepal/loss-lives-and-properties-disaster-2071-baisakha-1st-falgun-28th"><img src="http://img.static.reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/styles/m/public/resources-pdf-previews/307846-Bulletin%202071_20150313021225.png?itok=Fn7wnPmy" alt="" /></a></div></div></div>Government of NepalNepalnplEpidemicFireFloodLand SlideSevere Local StormSnow AvalancheKenya: Mukuru Kayaba Fire Outbreak Update on 11th March 2015http://reliefweb.int/report/kenya/mukuru-kayaba-fire-outbreak-update-11th-march-2015
<div class="source"><span class="items">Source: Kenya Red Cross</span></div>
<div class="country"><span class="items">Country: Kenya<span></div><br/>
<div class="body"><p>Following the fire incident that was reported yesterday evening on 10th March 2015 in Mukuru Kayaba slum that left 693 households homeless with 8 persons injured (5 critical and 3 minor). Barely less than 24 hours two other cases of fire incident were reported today at Mukuru Kwa Reuben where the fire broke out at 0920hrs and Mukuru Fuata Nyayo at 1300 hrs.</p>
<p>The Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) Nairobi Branch DRT team responded immediately providing triage, first Aid services, referrals and conducted assessment.The other actors responded to assist the injured and extinguish the fire included; NCC Fire Brigade, Kenya Police, Sonko Rescue Team and NYS.</p>
<p><strong>Current situation</strong></p>
<p>An assessment was conducted today by the KRCS Nairobi branch team in Mukuru Kayaba, and established 693 households affected. While at Mukuru Kwa Reuben and Mukuru Fuata Nyayo responses are still ongoing, and the extent of the fire damage is still unknown. Presently in Mukuru Fuata Nyayo there are 2 serious injured cases, 15 stable and over 50 persons with minor injuries.</p>
<p><strong>KRCS Response</strong></p>
<p>The KRCS team responded to 8 casualties in provision of first Aid services and referrals, whereby 5 were referred to hospital for further management while 3 were treated on scene.</p>
<p>In addition, plans were underway to dispatch a total of 693 HHs Non-food items, however they have to been put on hold due to the ongoing response in Mukuru Fuata Nyayo. The distribution will be conducted tomorrow on 12th March 2015.</p>
<p><strong>Non Food Items distributed</strong></p>
<p>Tarpaulins 693
Mosquito nets 1386
Water Jerrycans
1386
Blankets 1386
Soaps 1386</p>
<p><strong>Conclusion</strong></p>
<p>Due to the series of fire experienced today, there is an ongoing response and assessments for the recent areas will be conducted tomorrow. Close monitoring of the situation progress is ongoing.</p>
</div>http://reliefweb.int/report/kenya/mukuru-kayaba-fire-outbreak-update-11th-march-2015Thu, 12 Mar 2015 07:05:58 +0000ReliefWeb UpdatesKenya: Mukuru Kayaba Fire Outbreak Update on 11th March 2015<div class="source"><span class="items">Source: Kenya Red Cross</span></div>
<div class="country"><span class="items">Country: Kenya<span></div><br/>
<div class="body"><p>Following the fire incident that was reported yesterday evening on 10th March 2015 in Mukuru Kayaba slum that left 693 households homeless with 8 persons injured (5 critical and 3 minor). Barely less than 24 hours two other cases of fire incident were reported today at Mukuru Kwa Reuben where the fire broke out at 0920hrs and Mukuru Fuata Nyayo at 1300 hrs.</p>
<p>The Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) Nairobi Branch DRT team responded immediately providing triage, first Aid services, referrals and conducted assessment.The other actors responded to assist the injured and extinguish the fire included; NCC Fire Brigade, Kenya Police, Sonko Rescue Team and NYS.</p>
<p><strong>Current situation</strong></p>
<p>An assessment was conducted today by the KRCS Nairobi branch team in Mukuru Kayaba, and established 693 households affected. While at Mukuru Kwa Reuben and Mukuru Fuata Nyayo responses are still ongoing, and the extent of the fire damage is still unknown. Presently in Mukuru Fuata Nyayo there are 2 serious injured cases, 15 stable and over 50 persons with minor injuries.</p>
<p><strong>KRCS Response</strong></p>
<p>The KRCS team responded to 8 casualties in provision of first Aid services and referrals, whereby 5 were referred to hospital for further management while 3 were treated on scene.</p>
<p>In addition, plans were underway to dispatch a total of 693 HHs Non-food items, however they have to been put on hold due to the ongoing response in Mukuru Fuata Nyayo. The distribution will be conducted tomorrow on 12th March 2015.</p>
<p><strong>Non Food Items distributed</strong></p>
<p>Tarpaulins 693
Mosquito nets 1386
Water Jerrycans
1386
Blankets 1386
Soaps 1386</p>
<p><strong>Conclusion</strong></p>
<p>Due to the series of fire experienced today, there is an ongoing response and assessments for the recent areas will be conducted tomorrow. Close monitoring of the situation progress is ongoing.</p>
</div>Kenya Red CrossKenyakenFireSri Lanka: Daily Situation Report - Sri Lanka, 11 March 2015 at 0900 hrshttp://reliefweb.int/report/sri-lanka/daily-situation-report-sri-lanka-11-march-2015-0900-hrs
<div class="source"><span class="items">Source: Disaster Management Centre of Sri Lanka</span></div>
<div class="country"><span class="items">Country: Sri Lanka<span></div><br/>
<div class="map"><div class="reliefweb-file-pdf-preview m"><div class="file-pdf-preview"><a href="http://reliefweb.int/report/sri-lanka/daily-situation-report-sri-lanka-11-march-2015-0900-hrs"><img src="http://img.static.reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/styles/m/public/resources-pdf-previews/305666-Current-Sitiation.png?itok=ycp6-hDN" alt="" /></a></div></div></div>http://reliefweb.int/report/sri-lanka/daily-situation-report-sri-lanka-11-march-2015-0900-hrsWed, 11 Mar 2015 05:47:29 +0000ReliefWeb UpdatesSri Lanka: Daily Situation Report - Sri Lanka, 11 March 2015 at 0900 hrs<div class="source"><span class="items">Source: Disaster Management Centre of Sri Lanka</span></div>
<div class="country"><span class="items">Country: Sri Lanka<span></div><br/>
<div class="map"><div class="reliefweb-file-pdf-preview m"><div class="file-pdf-preview"><a href="http://reliefweb.int/report/sri-lanka/daily-situation-report-sri-lanka-11-march-2015-0900-hrs"><img src="http://img.static.reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/styles/m/public/resources-pdf-previews/305666-Current-Sitiation.png?itok=ycp6-hDN" alt="" /></a></div></div></div>Disaster Management Centre of Sri LankaSri LankalkaFL-2014-000162-LKAFireFloodLand SlidePhilippines: Philippines - Manila Fire Incident (MDRPH017): DREF Operation 1http://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/philippines-manila-fire-incident-mdrph017-dref-operation-1
<div class="source"><span class="items">Source: International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies</span></div>
<div class="country"><span class="items">Country: Philippines<span></div><br/>
<div class="map"><div class="reliefweb-file-pdf-preview m"><div class="file-pdf-preview"><a href="http://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/philippines-manila-fire-incident-mdrph017-dref-operation-1"><img src="http://img.static.reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/styles/m/public/resources-pdf-previews/303631-MDRPH017dref.png?itok=dimXyPZ9" alt="" /></a></div></div></div>
<div class="body"><p><strong>A. Situation analysis</strong></p>
<p><em>Description of the disaster</em></p>
<p>Several fires broke out in the densely-populated Parola compound in Tondo, Manila on 2 March 2015. The worst of these reached general alarm (the highest level) before being declared under control by the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and finally out in the early hours of 3 March. The Bureau of Fire Protection, together with local authorities and the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) are currently assessing the damage caused by these fires. </p>
<p>As of 5 March, the Social Welfare Department of Manila City estimates almost 10,000 families (50,000 people) are affected, with more than 800 houses totally destroyed and some 200 suffering extensive damage. Latest reports indicated some 5,000 families (25,000 people) are being housed in six evacuation centres. No casualties due to the fire have been reported. The situation in Tondo, however, demonstrates how urban poverty and disaster risk are closely intertwined. Tondo is a shanty community where most houses are made of light materials; most of the fire cases reported are due to faulty electrical wiring in slum communities – usually caused by illegal power connections.</p>
<p>The month of March is generally hot and dry, traditionally the “fire season” in the Philippines, and is declared Fire Prevention Month. According to the Bureau of Fire Protection, a total of 2,277 fire incidents have been reported nationwide since January 2015, with 23 fire incidents reported on 1-3 March 2015 alone. In Manila itself, over 615 fire incidents have been reported since the beginning of 2015. </p>
<p>Responding to the fire, PRC has deployed two staff members, 20 volunteers and 11 disaster response teams to the affected sites. A water tanker from the PRC National Headquarters (NHQ) was also deployed together with an emergency medical team to support government efforts in putting out the fire and providing essential medical and/or ambulance services to those affected. PRC also continues to provide a range of welfare services to affected people in evacuation centres. </p>
<p>Red Cross chapters around Metro Manila have been responding to scores of people affected by fires since the beginning of the year, with three chapters responding to the current situation. While this is only the beginning of March, resources are already being stretched, and it is impossible to predict the size and intensity of potential fire incidences and the magnitude to which these will affect people, especially urban dwellers in informal residences. It is in this context that PRC has requested for support from the IFRC Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) to enable the delivery of immediate relief assistance to affected families, including food and non-food items such as blankets, mosquito nets, sleeping mats and jerry cans as well as hygiene kits. </p>
<p>Planning for the response has been coordinated with the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO). Under this response PRC will deliver food assistance to 1,800 families and non-food relief to 900 families. Priority will be on families that have lost all or most of their possessions, and currently in evacuation centres.</p>
</div>http://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/philippines-manila-fire-incident-mdrph017-dref-operation-1Sun, 08 Mar 2015 07:54:21 +0000ReliefWeb UpdatesPhilippines: Philippines - Manila Fire Incident (MDRPH017): DREF Operation 1<div class="source"><span class="items">Source: International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies</span></div>
<div class="country"><span class="items">Country: Philippines<span></div><br/>
<div class="map"><div class="reliefweb-file-pdf-preview m"><div class="file-pdf-preview"><a href="http://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/philippines-manila-fire-incident-mdrph017-dref-operation-1"><img src="http://img.static.reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/styles/m/public/resources-pdf-previews/303631-MDRPH017dref.png?itok=dimXyPZ9" alt="" /></a></div></div></div>
<div class="body"><p><strong>A. Situation analysis</strong></p>
<p><em>Description of the disaster</em></p>
<p>Several fires broke out in the densely-populated Parola compound in Tondo, Manila on 2 March 2015. The worst of these reached general alarm (the highest level) before being declared under control by the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and finally out in the early hours of 3 March. The Bureau of Fire Protection, together with local authorities and the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) are currently assessing the damage caused by these fires. </p>
<p>As of 5 March, the Social Welfare Department of Manila City estimates almost 10,000 families (50,000 people) are affected, with more than 800 houses totally destroyed and some 200 suffering extensive damage. Latest reports indicated some 5,000 families (25,000 people) are being housed in six evacuation centres. No casualties due to the fire have been reported. The situation in Tondo, however, demonstrates how urban poverty and disaster risk are closely intertwined. Tondo is a shanty community where most houses are made of light materials; most of the fire cases reported are due to faulty electrical wiring in slum communities – usually caused by illegal power connections.</p>
<p>The month of March is generally hot and dry, traditionally the “fire season” in the Philippines, and is declared Fire Prevention Month. According to the Bureau of Fire Protection, a total of 2,277 fire incidents have been reported nationwide since January 2015, with 23 fire incidents reported on 1-3 March 2015 alone. In Manila itself, over 615 fire incidents have been reported since the beginning of 2015. </p>
<p>Responding to the fire, PRC has deployed two staff members, 20 volunteers and 11 disaster response teams to the affected sites. A water tanker from the PRC National Headquarters (NHQ) was also deployed together with an emergency medical team to support government efforts in putting out the fire and providing essential medical and/or ambulance services to those affected. PRC also continues to provide a range of welfare services to affected people in evacuation centres. </p>
<p>Red Cross chapters around Metro Manila have been responding to scores of people affected by fires since the beginning of the year, with three chapters responding to the current situation. While this is only the beginning of March, resources are already being stretched, and it is impossible to predict the size and intensity of potential fire incidences and the magnitude to which these will affect people, especially urban dwellers in informal residences. It is in this context that PRC has requested for support from the IFRC Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) to enable the delivery of immediate relief assistance to affected families, including food and non-food items such as blankets, mosquito nets, sleeping mats and jerry cans as well as hygiene kits. </p>
<p>Planning for the response has been coordinated with the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO). Under this response PRC will deliver food assistance to 1,800 families and non-food relief to 900 families. Priority will be on families that have lost all or most of their possessions, and currently in evacuation centres.</p>
</div>International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent SocietiesPhilippinesphlFireMyanmar: Myanmar: Humanitarian Bulletin, Issue 1 | 1 – 31 January 2015http://reliefweb.int/report/myanmar/myanmar-humanitarian-bulletin-issue-1-1-31-january-2015
<div class="source"><span class="items">Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs</span></div>
<div class="country"><span class="items">Country: Myanmar<span></div><br/>
<div class="map"><div class="reliefweb-file-pdf-preview m"><div class="file-pdf-preview"><a href="http://reliefweb.int/report/myanmar/myanmar-humanitarian-bulletin-issue-1-1-31-january-2015"><img src="http://img.static.reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/styles/m/public/resources-pdf-previews/302131-Myanmar_HumanitarianBulletin_Jan_2015.png?itok=mWf2xArw" alt="" /></a></div></div></div>
<div class="body"><p><strong>HIGHLIGHTS</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><p>Over 1,000 people displaced following renewed clashes in the Hpakan area of Kachin</p></li>
<li><p>IRC provides support for KMSS health clinics in IDP camps in northern Shan</p></li>
<li><p>Government vaccination campaign aims to reach millions of children with support from UN and INGOs</p></li>
<li><p>Fire in Rakhine IDP camp leaves 450 people without shelter</p></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>KEY FIGURES</strong></p>
<p>People displaced in Rakhine State 139,000</p>
<p>People displaced in Kachin and northern Shan states 100,000</p>
<p>People displaced in Meiktila, Mandalay region 3,300</p>
</div>http://reliefweb.int/report/myanmar/myanmar-humanitarian-bulletin-issue-1-1-31-january-2015Thu, 05 Mar 2015 05:50:17 +0000ReliefWeb UpdatesMyanmar: Myanmar: Humanitarian Bulletin, Issue 1 | 1 – 31 January 2015<div class="source"><span class="items">Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs</span></div>
<div class="country"><span class="items">Country: Myanmar<span></div><br/>
<div class="map"><div class="reliefweb-file-pdf-preview m"><div class="file-pdf-preview"><a href="http://reliefweb.int/report/myanmar/myanmar-humanitarian-bulletin-issue-1-1-31-january-2015"><img src="http://img.static.reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/styles/m/public/resources-pdf-previews/302131-Myanmar_HumanitarianBulletin_Jan_2015.png?itok=mWf2xArw" alt="" /></a></div></div></div>
<div class="body"><p><strong>HIGHLIGHTS</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><p>Over 1,000 people displaced following renewed clashes in the Hpakan area of Kachin</p></li>
<li><p>IRC provides support for KMSS health clinics in IDP camps in northern Shan</p></li>
<li><p>Government vaccination campaign aims to reach millions of children with support from UN and INGOs</p></li>
<li><p>Fire in Rakhine IDP camp leaves 450 people without shelter</p></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>KEY FIGURES</strong></p>
<p>People displaced in Rakhine State 139,000</p>
<p>People displaced in Kachin and northern Shan states 100,000</p>
<p>People displaced in Meiktila, Mandalay region 3,300</p>
</div>UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsMyanmarmmrFireNepal: Loss of Lives and Properties from Disaster 2071 (Baisakha 1st to Falgun 17th)http://reliefweb.int/report/nepal/loss-lives-and-properties-disaster-2071-baisakha-1st-falgun-17th
<div class="source"><span class="items">Source: Government of Nepal</span></div>
<div class="country"><span class="items">Country: Nepal<span></div><br/>
<div class="map"><div class="reliefweb-file-pdf-preview m"><div class="file-pdf-preview"><a href="http://reliefweb.int/report/nepal/loss-lives-and-properties-disaster-2071-baisakha-1st-falgun-17th"><img src="http://img.static.reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/styles/m/public/resources-pdf-previews/298751-Bulletin%202071_20150301104727.png?itok=vb3J_tJV" alt="" /></a></div></div></div>http://reliefweb.int/report/nepal/loss-lives-and-properties-disaster-2071-baisakha-1st-falgun-17thMon, 02 Mar 2015 05:02:43 +0000ReliefWeb UpdatesNepal: Loss of Lives and Properties from Disaster 2071 (Baisakha 1st to Falgun 17th)<div class="source"><span class="items">Source: Government of Nepal</span></div>
<div class="country"><span class="items">Country: Nepal<span></div><br/>
<div class="map"><div class="reliefweb-file-pdf-preview m"><div class="file-pdf-preview"><a href="http://reliefweb.int/report/nepal/loss-lives-and-properties-disaster-2071-baisakha-1st-falgun-17th"><img src="http://img.static.reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/styles/m/public/resources-pdf-previews/298751-Bulletin%202071_20150301104727.png?itok=vb3J_tJV" alt="" /></a></div></div></div>Government of NepalNepalnplCold WaveEpidemicFireFloodLand SlideSevere Local StormSnow AvalancheIraq: Iraq Crisis Situation Report No. 32 (14 – 20 February 2015) [EN/KR/AR]http://reliefweb.int/report/iraq/iraq-crisis-situation-report-no-32-14-20-february-2015-enar
<div class="source"><span class="items">Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs</span></div>
<div class="country"><span class="items">Country: Iraq<span></div><br/>
<div class="map"><div class="reliefweb-file-pdf-preview m"><div class="file-pdf-preview"><a href="http://reliefweb.int/report/iraq/iraq-crisis-situation-report-no-32-14-20-february-2015-enar"><img src="http://img.static.reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/styles/m/public/resources-pdf-previews/293176-Iraq%20Crisis%20Situation%20Report%20No%2032%20%2814-%2020%20February%202015%29_0.png?itok=uqZU-0yV" alt="" /></a></div></div></div>
<div class="body"><p><strong>Highlights</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><p>US$150.3 million needed for Fast-Track Priorities from the Iraq Strategic Response Plan</p></li>
<li><p>Measles outbreak reported at Arbat Camp</p></li>
<li><p>Growing concern over humanitarian conditions in al-Baghdadi</p></li>
<li><p>Water trucking reaches 100,000 beneficiaries in Anbar towns</p></li>
</ul>
</div>http://reliefweb.int/report/iraq/iraq-crisis-situation-report-no-32-14-20-february-2015-enarSun, 22 Feb 2015 13:50:57 +0000ReliefWeb UpdatesIraq: Iraq Crisis Situation Report No. 32 (14 – 20 February 2015) [EN/KR/AR]<div class="source"><span class="items">Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs</span></div>
<div class="country"><span class="items">Country: Iraq<span></div><br/>
<div class="map"><div class="reliefweb-file-pdf-preview m"><div class="file-pdf-preview"><a href="http://reliefweb.int/report/iraq/iraq-crisis-situation-report-no-32-14-20-february-2015-enar"><img src="http://img.static.reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/styles/m/public/resources-pdf-previews/293176-Iraq%20Crisis%20Situation%20Report%20No%2032%20%2814-%2020%20February%202015%29_0.png?itok=uqZU-0yV" alt="" /></a></div></div></div>
<div class="body"><p><strong>Highlights</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><p>US$150.3 million needed for Fast-Track Priorities from the Iraq Strategic Response Plan</p></li>
<li><p>Measles outbreak reported at Arbat Camp</p></li>
<li><p>Growing concern over humanitarian conditions in al-Baghdadi</p></li>
<li><p>Water trucking reaches 100,000 beneficiaries in Anbar towns</p></li>
</ul>
</div>UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsIraqirqCW-2015-000002-LBNCold WaveFireNepal: Loss of Lives and Properties from Disaster 2068-2071http://reliefweb.int/report/nepal/loss-lives-and-properties-disaster-2068-2071
<div class="source"><span class="items">Source: Government of Nepal</span></div>
<div class="country"><span class="items">Country: Nepal<span></div><br/>
<div class="map"><div class="reliefweb-file-pdf-preview m"><div class="file-pdf-preview"><a href="http://reliefweb.int/report/nepal/loss-lives-and-properties-disaster-2068-2071"><img src="http://img.static.reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/styles/m/public/resources-pdf-previews/291711-Four%20year%20data_20150212033649.png?itok=H2gCZe9S" alt="" /></a></div></div></div>http://reliefweb.int/report/nepal/loss-lives-and-properties-disaster-2068-2071Fri, 20 Feb 2015 01:45:36 +0000ReliefWeb UpdatesNepal: Loss of Lives and Properties from Disaster 2068-2071<div class="source"><span class="items">Source: Government of Nepal</span></div>
<div class="country"><span class="items">Country: Nepal<span></div><br/>
<div class="map"><div class="reliefweb-file-pdf-preview m"><div class="file-pdf-preview"><a href="http://reliefweb.int/report/nepal/loss-lives-and-properties-disaster-2068-2071"><img src="http://img.static.reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/styles/m/public/resources-pdf-previews/291711-Four%20year%20data_20150212033649.png?itok=H2gCZe9S" alt="" /></a></div></div></div>Government of NepalNepalnplLS-2014-000103-NPLFL-2013-000070-INDFL-2012-000132-NPLFL-2012-000071-NPLCW-2011-000203-NPLEQ-2011-000136-INDFL-2011-000082-NPLCold WaveEarthquakeEpidemicFireFlash FloodFloodLand SlideSevere Local StormSnow AvalancheSouth Sudan: Fire destroys more than 100 shelters at S. Sudan displaced camphttp://reliefweb.int/report/south-sudan/fire-destroys-more-100-shelters-s-sudan-displaced-camp
<div class="source"><span class="items">Source: Sudan Tribune</span></div>
<div class="country"><span class="items">Country: South Sudan<span></div><br/>
<div class="body"><p>February 16, 2015 (BENTIU) – Fire has destroyed 102 shelters in a UN compound in Unity state for internally displaced people, according to residents who have resided at the site since the country’s current crisis erupted in mid-December 2013.</p>
<p>In an exclusive interview with Sudan Tribune by satellite phone that the fire started when a woman lit a charcoal fire.</p>
<p>Most of shelters in various UN camps are made locally from flammable goods such as wood and grass.</p>
<p>Mary Nyadien, a resident at the Unity state camp, told Sudan Tribune that fire broke out at around 10am (local time) on Monday.</p>
<p>Many items such as food, bedding and other equipment was lost in the fire.</p>
<p>“This morning the fire started in one of the rakuba (shelters) and after that spread to the whole camps, destroying a number of houses within the camp,” she said.</p>
<p>Simon Chuol, who also resides at the camp, told Sudan Tribune more than 100 rakuba were subsequently destroyed in the blaze.</p>
<p>“As you know most of these Rakuba are very close to each other, making it easy [the] spread of fire to whole camps,” said Chuol.</p>
<p>He says although no-one injured, a number of properties were destroyed.</p>
<p>“Many people have lost their properties as the fire [has] gone wild. It was not easy to [be] controlled, but through the help from IDPs themselves and UNMISS peace keepers they have managed to take control of it,” he said.</p>
<p>An aid worker has also confirmed to Sudan Tribune that the fire destroyed sections of the camp, causing serious damage.</p>
<p>Many displaced South Sudanese have sought refuge in UN camps amid fears of ethnic violence by the country’s warring parties.</p>
<p>Camps are often overcrowded due to the high numbers of people who have been forced to abandon their homes due to the escalation in violence across the country between troops loyal to president Salva Kiir and rebel forces aligned with former vice-president Riek Machar.</p>
<p>Both warring groups have been unsuccessfully trying to negotiate a settlement in peace talks in Ethiopia since violence erupted in mid-December 2013 after a dispute over political reforms.</p>
<p>(ST)</p>
</div>http://reliefweb.int/report/south-sudan/fire-destroys-more-100-shelters-s-sudan-displaced-campWed, 18 Feb 2015 05:34:25 +0000ReliefWeb UpdatesSouth Sudan: Fire destroys more than 100 shelters at S. Sudan displaced camp<div class="source"><span class="items">Source: Sudan Tribune</span></div>
<div class="country"><span class="items">Country: South Sudan<span></div><br/>
<div class="body"><p>February 16, 2015 (BENTIU) – Fire has destroyed 102 shelters in a UN compound in Unity state for internally displaced people, according to residents who have resided at the site since the country’s current crisis erupted in mid-December 2013.</p>
<p>In an exclusive interview with Sudan Tribune by satellite phone that the fire started when a woman lit a charcoal fire.</p>
<p>Most of shelters in various UN camps are made locally from flammable goods such as wood and grass.</p>
<p>Mary Nyadien, a resident at the Unity state camp, told Sudan Tribune that fire broke out at around 10am (local time) on Monday.</p>
<p>Many items such as food, bedding and other equipment was lost in the fire.</p>
<p>“This morning the fire started in one of the rakuba (shelters) and after that spread to the whole camps, destroying a number of houses within the camp,” she said.</p>
<p>Simon Chuol, who also resides at the camp, told Sudan Tribune more than 100 rakuba were subsequently destroyed in the blaze.</p>
<p>“As you know most of these Rakuba are very close to each other, making it easy [the] spread of fire to whole camps,” said Chuol.</p>
<p>He says although no-one injured, a number of properties were destroyed.</p>
<p>“Many people have lost their properties as the fire [has] gone wild. It was not easy to [be] controlled, but through the help from IDPs themselves and UNMISS peace keepers they have managed to take control of it,” he said.</p>
<p>An aid worker has also confirmed to Sudan Tribune that the fire destroyed sections of the camp, causing serious damage.</p>
<p>Many displaced South Sudanese have sought refuge in UN camps amid fears of ethnic violence by the country’s warring parties.</p>
<p>Camps are often overcrowded due to the high numbers of people who have been forced to abandon their homes due to the escalation in violence across the country between troops loyal to president Salva Kiir and rebel forces aligned with former vice-president Riek Machar.</p>
<p>Both warring groups have been unsuccessfully trying to negotiate a settlement in peace talks in Ethiopia since violence erupted in mid-December 2013 after a dispute over political reforms.</p>
<p>(ST)</p>
</div>Sudan TribuneSouth SudanssdFireNepal: Loss of Lives and Properties from Disaster 2071 (Baisakha 1st to Falgun 6th)http://reliefweb.int/report/nepal/loss-lives-and-properties-disaster-2071-baisakha-1st-falgun-6th
<div class="source"><span class="items">Source: Government of Nepal</span></div>
<div class="country"><span class="items">Country: Nepal<span></div><br/>
<div class="map"><div class="reliefweb-file-pdf-preview m"><div class="file-pdf-preview"><a href="http://reliefweb.int/report/nepal/loss-lives-and-properties-disaster-2071-baisakha-1st-falgun-6th"><img src="http://img.static.reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/styles/m/public/resources-pdf-previews/289631-Bulletin%202071_20150218102345.png?itok=odliR1RT" alt="" /></a></div></div></div>http://reliefweb.int/report/nepal/loss-lives-and-properties-disaster-2071-baisakha-1st-falgun-6thWed, 18 Feb 2015 05:33:15 +0000ReliefWeb UpdatesNepal: Loss of Lives and Properties from Disaster 2071 (Baisakha 1st to Falgun 6th)<div class="source"><span class="items">Source: Government of Nepal</span></div>
<div class="country"><span class="items">Country: Nepal<span></div><br/>
<div class="map"><div class="reliefweb-file-pdf-preview m"><div class="file-pdf-preview"><a href="http://reliefweb.int/report/nepal/loss-lives-and-properties-disaster-2071-baisakha-1st-falgun-6th"><img src="http://img.static.reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/styles/m/public/resources-pdf-previews/289631-Bulletin%202071_20150218102345.png?itok=odliR1RT" alt="" /></a></div></div></div>Government of NepalNepalnplCold WaveEpidemicFireFloodLand SlideSevere Local StormSnow AvalancheIraq: Iraq Crisis Situation Report No. 31 (7 – 13 February 2015) [EN/KR/AR]http://reliefweb.int/report/iraq/iraq-crisis-situation-report-no-31-7-13-february-2015-enkrar
<div class="source"><span class="items">Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs</span></div>
<div class="country"><span class="items">Country: Iraq<span></div><br/>
<div class="map"><div class="reliefweb-file-pdf-preview m"><div class="file-pdf-preview"><a href="http://reliefweb.int/report/iraq/iraq-crisis-situation-report-no-31-7-13-february-2015-enkrar"><img src="http://img.static.reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/styles/m/public/resources-pdf-previews/288021-Iraq%20Crisis%20Situation%20Report%20No%2031%20%287%20-%2013%20February%202015%29.png?itok=J1TeYInq" alt="" /></a></div></div></div>
<div class="body"><p><strong>Highlights</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><p>ISIL seizes large parts of al-Baghdadi</p></li>
<li><p>WFP begins food distributions in Zummar and AlQuosh; assessments ongoing</p></li>
<li><p>In Erbil, 1,000 IDPs at Debagah site in need of WASH assistance</p></li>
<li><p>Situation in Kirkuk remains tense. Aid agencies operate with caution</p></li>
<li><p>Further support for Al-Wand IDP camp needed (Diyala)</p></li>
</ul>
</div>http://reliefweb.int/report/iraq/iraq-crisis-situation-report-no-31-7-13-february-2015-enkrarMon, 16 Feb 2015 09:41:57 +0000ReliefWeb UpdatesIraq: Iraq Crisis Situation Report No. 31 (7 – 13 February 2015) [EN/KR/AR]<div class="source"><span class="items">Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs</span></div>
<div class="country"><span class="items">Country: Iraq<span></div><br/>
<div class="map"><div class="reliefweb-file-pdf-preview m"><div class="file-pdf-preview"><a href="http://reliefweb.int/report/iraq/iraq-crisis-situation-report-no-31-7-13-february-2015-enkrar"><img src="http://img.static.reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/styles/m/public/resources-pdf-previews/288021-Iraq%20Crisis%20Situation%20Report%20No%2031%20%287%20-%2013%20February%202015%29.png?itok=J1TeYInq" alt="" /></a></div></div></div>
<div class="body"><p><strong>Highlights</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><p>ISIL seizes large parts of al-Baghdadi</p></li>
<li><p>WFP begins food distributions in Zummar and AlQuosh; assessments ongoing</p></li>
<li><p>In Erbil, 1,000 IDPs at Debagah site in need of WASH assistance</p></li>
<li><p>Situation in Kirkuk remains tense. Aid agencies operate with caution</p></li>
<li><p>Further support for Al-Wand IDP camp needed (Diyala)</p></li>
</ul>
</div>UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsIraqirqCW-2015-000002-LBNCold WaveFireIraq: Iraq Crisis Situation Report No. 30 (31 January – 6 February 2015) [EN/AR/KU]http://reliefweb.int/report/iraq/iraq-crisis-situation-report-no-30-31-january-6-february-2015-enarku
<div class="source"><span class="items">Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs</span></div>
<div class="country"><span class="items">Country: Iraq<span></div><br/>
<div class="map"><div class="reliefweb-file-pdf-preview m"><div class="file-pdf-preview"><a href="http://reliefweb.int/report/iraq/iraq-crisis-situation-report-no-30-31-january-6-february-2015-enarku"><img src="http://img.static.reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/styles/m/public/resources-pdf-previews/279536-OCHA%20Iraq%20Crisis%20Situation%20Report%20No.30%20%2831%20January%20%E2%80%93%206%20February%202015%29.png?itok=tpaxbVdw" alt="" /></a></div></div></div>
<div class="body"><p><strong>Highlights</strong></p>
<p>• Arbat IDP camp population tops 16,000 individuals; concern over overcrowding rises</p>
<p>• More than 131,000 IDP families receive kerosene assistance </p>
<p>• New Alyawa Camp in Diyala to close in February</p>
<p>• Situation in Kirkuk still tense. Aid agencies operate with caution</p>
<p>• NGOs to carry out assessments in newly retaken areas of Ninewa Governorate</p>
<p>• More fire awareness needed in camps, after injuries and deaths reported</p>
</div>http://reliefweb.int/report/iraq/iraq-crisis-situation-report-no-30-31-january-6-february-2015-enarkuSun, 08 Feb 2015 18:23:20 +0000ReliefWeb UpdatesIraq: Iraq Crisis Situation Report No. 30 (31 January – 6 February 2015) [EN/AR/KU]<div class="source"><span class="items">Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs</span></div>
<div class="country"><span class="items">Country: Iraq<span></div><br/>
<div class="map"><div class="reliefweb-file-pdf-preview m"><div class="file-pdf-preview"><a href="http://reliefweb.int/report/iraq/iraq-crisis-situation-report-no-30-31-january-6-february-2015-enarku"><img src="http://img.static.reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/styles/m/public/resources-pdf-previews/279536-OCHA%20Iraq%20Crisis%20Situation%20Report%20No.30%20%2831%20January%20%E2%80%93%206%20February%202015%29.png?itok=tpaxbVdw" alt="" /></a></div></div></div>
<div class="body"><p><strong>Highlights</strong></p>
<p>• Arbat IDP camp population tops 16,000 individuals; concern over overcrowding rises</p>
<p>• More than 131,000 IDP families receive kerosene assistance </p>
<p>• New Alyawa Camp in Diyala to close in February</p>
<p>• Situation in Kirkuk still tense. Aid agencies operate with caution</p>
<p>• NGOs to carry out assessments in newly retaken areas of Ninewa Governorate</p>
<p>• More fire awareness needed in camps, after injuries and deaths reported</p>
</div>UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsIraqirqCW-2015-000002-LBNCold WaveFirePhilippines: Asia and the Pacific: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot (27 Jan - 2 Feb 2015)http://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/asia-and-pacific-weekly-regional-humanitarian-snapshot-27-jan-2-feb-2015
<div class="source"><span class="items">Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs</span></div>
<div class="country"><span class="items">Country: Bhutan, Indonesia, Myanmar, New Caledonia (France), Philippines<span></div><br/>
<div class="map"><div class="reliefweb-file-pdf-preview m"><div class="file-pdf-preview"><a href="http://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/asia-and-pacific-weekly-regional-humanitarian-snapshot-27-jan-2-feb-2015"><img src="http://img.static.reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/styles/m/public/resources-pdf-previews/273651-ROAP_Snapshot_150202.png?itok=ZwmQgpYD" alt="" /></a></div></div></div>
<div class="body"><p><strong>PHILIPPINES</strong></p>
<p>On 25 Jan, an armed encounter between the Philippine National Police (PNP) - Special Action Force (SAF), field forces of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) erupted in Mamasapano municipality, Maguindanao province in Mindanao. In total, 44 members of the PNP-SAF, 8 MILF fighters and 2 civilians were confirmed dead as a result of this fighting, and 2 others were wounded. The incident displaced around 6,620 people, of which 66 families are in a local madrasah while others are staying with relatives and friends. Classes in nearby schools were suspended. 54people killed 6,620people displaced The municipal and regional authorities provided food packs to the displaced. As of 2 Feb, most IDPs are accessing their homes and livelihoods during daytime.</p>
<p><strong>INDONESIA</strong></p>
<p>On 31 Jan, flooding from five rivers (Laju, Silo, Soa, Raba Baka and Toi Rivers) in West Nusa Tenggara Province inundated approximately 4,000 houses in villages of Dompu Sub District and Woja Sub District following heavy rains. Those temporarily displaced are sheltering in mosques and schools in Poto and Wowondoro Villages. The local disaster management authorities, with support from local military, police, and Ministry of Social Affairs Disaster Response Teams, has established an incident command post to provide assistance. The Indonesian Chapter of the Red Cross, Palang Merah Indonesia, has deployed 25 personnel to undertake assessments and assist with evacuations.</p>
<p>4,000 houses inundated </p>
<p><strong>MYANMAR</strong></p>
<p>On 14 Jan, fighting broke out in the Hpakan area of Kachin State between the Government of Myanmar Army and the Kachin Independence Army. More than 1,000 people were displaced from Aung Bar Lay and surrounding villages to Kan See village, north-east of Hpakan. Some assistance (including food, blankets, mats and other basic items) has been provided to those affected by national NGOs, local authorities and the Myanmar Red Cross, with support from the UN and international NGOs. However, there are still serious concerns for the protection, safety and security of those displaced and other civilians in Kan See, as they remain in close proximity to the conflict area. Access to the area remains severely restricted.</p>
<p>1,000 people displaced</p>
<p><strong>BHUTAN</strong></p>
<p>On 31 Jan a forest fire started near the capital, Thimphu. The fire lasted for over a day despite prompt intervention from the Royal Bhutan Army, the Royal Bhutan Police, dessups (trained volunteers), and local volunteers. There were no human settlements in the vicinity of the fire and no casualties reported. The cause of the fire is not known. The fire is now contained but the extent of damage is not yet known. Based on records (2008-2013), Thimphu district in the western region has the highest number of fire incidents followed by the districts of Mongar, Trashigang, and Samdrup Jongkhar in the eastern region.</p>
<p><strong>SOUTH PACIFIC</strong></p>
<p>On 1 Feb, eight towns in Belep archipelago in northern New Caledonia were placed on alert in anticipation of Tropical Cyclone Ola. According to local authorities sustained winds in excess of 95km per hour and heavy rains caused no significant damage. OCHA continues to monitor the cyclone as it travels in a southerly direction across the South Pacific.</p>
</div>http://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/asia-and-pacific-weekly-regional-humanitarian-snapshot-27-jan-2-feb-2015Mon, 02 Feb 2015 09:40:22 +0000ReliefWeb UpdatesPhilippines: Asia and the Pacific: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot (27 Jan - 2 Feb 2015)<div class="source"><span class="items">Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs</span></div>
<div class="country"><span class="items">Country: Bhutan, Indonesia, Myanmar, New Caledonia (France), Philippines<span></div><br/>
<div class="map"><div class="reliefweb-file-pdf-preview m"><div class="file-pdf-preview"><a href="http://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/asia-and-pacific-weekly-regional-humanitarian-snapshot-27-jan-2-feb-2015"><img src="http://img.static.reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/styles/m/public/resources-pdf-previews/273651-ROAP_Snapshot_150202.png?itok=ZwmQgpYD" alt="" /></a></div></div></div>
<div class="body"><p><strong>PHILIPPINES</strong></p>
<p>On 25 Jan, an armed encounter between the Philippine National Police (PNP) - Special Action Force (SAF), field forces of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) erupted in Mamasapano municipality, Maguindanao province in Mindanao. In total, 44 members of the PNP-SAF, 8 MILF fighters and 2 civilians were confirmed dead as a result of this fighting, and 2 others were wounded. The incident displaced around 6,620 people, of which 66 families are in a local madrasah while others are staying with relatives and friends. Classes in nearby schools were suspended. 54people killed 6,620people displaced The municipal and regional authorities provided food packs to the displaced. As of 2 Feb, most IDPs are accessing their homes and livelihoods during daytime.</p>
<p><strong>INDONESIA</strong></p>
<p>On 31 Jan, flooding from five rivers (Laju, Silo, Soa, Raba Baka and Toi Rivers) in West Nusa Tenggara Province inundated approximately 4,000 houses in villages of Dompu Sub District and Woja Sub District following heavy rains. Those temporarily displaced are sheltering in mosques and schools in Poto and Wowondoro Villages. The local disaster management authorities, with support from local military, police, and Ministry of Social Affairs Disaster Response Teams, has established an incident command post to provide assistance. The Indonesian Chapter of the Red Cross, Palang Merah Indonesia, has deployed 25 personnel to undertake assessments and assist with evacuations.</p>
<p>4,000 houses inundated </p>
<p><strong>MYANMAR</strong></p>
<p>On 14 Jan, fighting broke out in the Hpakan area of Kachin State between the Government of Myanmar Army and the Kachin Independence Army. More than 1,000 people were displaced from Aung Bar Lay and surrounding villages to Kan See village, north-east of Hpakan. Some assistance (including food, blankets, mats and other basic items) has been provided to those affected by national NGOs, local authorities and the Myanmar Red Cross, with support from the UN and international NGOs. However, there are still serious concerns for the protection, safety and security of those displaced and other civilians in Kan See, as they remain in close proximity to the conflict area. Access to the area remains severely restricted.</p>
<p>1,000 people displaced</p>
<p><strong>BHUTAN</strong></p>
<p>On 31 Jan a forest fire started near the capital, Thimphu. The fire lasted for over a day despite prompt intervention from the Royal Bhutan Army, the Royal Bhutan Police, dessups (trained volunteers), and local volunteers. There were no human settlements in the vicinity of the fire and no casualties reported. The cause of the fire is not known. The fire is now contained but the extent of damage is not yet known. Based on records (2008-2013), Thimphu district in the western region has the highest number of fire incidents followed by the districts of Mongar, Trashigang, and Samdrup Jongkhar in the eastern region.</p>
<p><strong>SOUTH PACIFIC</strong></p>
<p>On 1 Feb, eight towns in Belep archipelago in northern New Caledonia were placed on alert in anticipation of Tropical Cyclone Ola. According to local authorities sustained winds in excess of 95km per hour and heavy rains caused no significant damage. OCHA continues to monitor the cyclone as it travels in a southerly direction across the South Pacific.</p>
</div>UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsBhutanIndonesiaMyanmarNew Caledonia (France)PhilippinesbtnidnmmrnclphlFL-2014-000154-IDNFireFloodLand SlideTropical CycloneMyanmar: Myanmar: Humanitarian Bulletin, Issue 12 | 1 – 31 December 2014 [EN/MY]http://reliefweb.int/report/myanmar/myanmar-humanitarian-bulletin-issue-12-1-31-december-2014-enmy
<div class="source"><span class="items">Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs</span></div>
<div class="country"><span class="items">Country: Myanmar<span></div><br/>
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<div class="body"><p><strong>HIGHLIGHTS</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><p>450 displaced people in need of housing after major fire in Kachin camp</p></li>
<li><p>Humanitarian Response Plan for 2015 targets over 500,000 people for assistance</p></li>
<li><p>Government strengthens disaster preparedness with new Emergency Operations Centre</p></li>
<li><p>Humanitarian appeal for 2014 was 59% funded</p></li>
</ul>
</div>http://reliefweb.int/report/myanmar/myanmar-humanitarian-bulletin-issue-12-1-31-december-2014-enmyWed, 21 Jan 2015 07:01:59 +0000ReliefWeb UpdatesMyanmar: Myanmar: Humanitarian Bulletin, Issue 12 | 1 – 31 December 2014 [EN/MY]<div class="source"><span class="items">Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs</span></div>
<div class="country"><span class="items">Country: Myanmar<span></div><br/>
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<div class="body"><p><strong>HIGHLIGHTS</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><p>450 displaced people in need of housing after major fire in Kachin camp</p></li>
<li><p>Humanitarian Response Plan for 2015 targets over 500,000 people for assistance</p></li>
<li><p>Government strengthens disaster preparedness with new Emergency Operations Centre</p></li>
<li><p>Humanitarian appeal for 2014 was 59% funded</p></li>
</ul>
</div>UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsMyanmarmmrFL-2014-000107-MMRFireFlash FloodFloodLand SlideBangladesh: Disaster Report 2013http://reliefweb.int/report/bangladesh/disaster-report-2013
<div class="source"><span class="items">Source: Government of Bangladesh</span></div>
<div class="country"><span class="items">Country: Bangladesh<span></div><br/>
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<div class="body"><p>EXECUTIVE SUMMARY</p>
<p>Chapter 1: Introduction</p>
<p>Bangladesh, one of the most vulnerable countries of the world in terms of natural and anthropogenic hazards, is a low-lying deltaic country covering an area of 147,470 sq. km and supporting about 150 million people with a population density of 1033 per km2 . The geographical setting and meteorological characteristics has made the country vulnerable to different geo-hazardsand hydro-metrological hazards. The major disasters concerned in the country are floods, cyclones, droughts, tidal surges, tornadoes, earthquakes, river erosion, fire, infrastructure collapse, high arsenic contents of ground water, water logging, water and soil salinity, epidemic, and various forms of pollution etc. These events are termed as disasters when they adversely affect the entire environment, including human beings, shelters and the resources essential for livelihoods.<br>
This report is an overview of the disasters, both natural and human induced, which affected Bangladesh in 2013. The report has been prepared based on data available with BMD, BWDB,<br>
DMIC, and concerned NGOs. Various daily newspapers were also reviewed to gather relevant information. Case studies on Cyclone Mahasen, Tornado of Brahmanbaria and building collapse of Rana Plaza were also developed to complement the report. </p>
<p>Chapter 2: Flood</p>
<p>Floods are normal phenomenon in Bangladesh. It usually occurs during the monsoon season.<br>
In 2013, the country experienced normal flooding incidents in July and September. On the onset of monsoon in July, a wider part of north Bengal and part of central region along the river Brahmaputra were affected. Furthermore, the north-western part of the country was flooded; although the area affected by flood was high, the duration was relatively low. In the northeastern part, on the contrary, flood intensity was short to moderate while moderate flooding occurred for short duration in the central region. In the southwestern part of the country, particularly in Satkhira and Khulna districts, floods were prolonged due to poor drainage conditions, especially in Kobodak Haribhanga and Shibsa river catchment areas. At Jhikorgacha of the Kobodak River, the water flow was above the danger level for consecutive 120 days (Annual Flood Report 2013, FFWC, Page VI) ; 9 people were killed and about 28,000 families were affected.</p>
<p>Chapter 3: Cyclone and Storm Surge</p>
<p>Cyclone and storm-surges are common annual events during the pre-monsoon and retreating monsoon periods along the coastal belt of Bangladesh. In 2013, the number of such coastal cyclonic events were quite few compared to previous years. The cyclone MAHASEN made landfall on 16th May as a pre-monsoon type cyclonic event. The cyclone affected 8 coastal districts that including Chittagong, Bhola, Barguna, Pirojpur, Noakhali, Patuakhali, Satkhira and Laxmipur; 386, 221 people 251 unions of 42 upazilas of these 8 districts were affected by the cyclone. The devastating consequences of the cyclone included death of 17 people and 102 injuries; also,14,828 houses were fully and 44,182 were partly damaged.</p>
<p>Chapter 4: Tornados and Nor’-Wester </p>
<p>A total number of 5 Tornado incidents were reported in the year 2013. These were Brahmanbaria Tornado on 22nd March, Natore and Noagoan Tornadoes on 1st April, Jessore Tornado on 25th May and Gopalganj Tornado on10th June. Among these, the Brahmanbaria Tornado was particularly catastrophic in nature; it passed through 6 unions of 2 upazilas of Brahmanbaria District. More than 15 villages were affected by the super Tornado, and a total of 34 people were killed and 388 were injured. Although the Natore Tornado had no death toll, 479 households were heavily and 809 households were partially affected. At Noagoan, 2 people died and 26 were injured. A total of 340 households were heavily and 3830 households were partially affected.</p>
<p>Chapter 5: Building Collapse</p>
<p>In recent years, incidents of building collapse have increased significantly throughout the country.<br>
A total of 7 buildings collapsed during 2013 killing 1135 people4 . However, the collapse of Raza Plaza on April 24, 2013 was the most tragic industrial accident in the history of Bangladesh; it killed 1135 people, leaving 2,500 people injured. Immediately after the incident, a rescue operation was initiated under the guidance of Bangladesh Army in association with Bangladesh Navy, Fire Service, BGB and Police. In addition, many volunteers took part in the rescue activities. One of the important aspects of the rescue operation was the stimulus participation of volunteers of different age and groups. Around 1,000 volunteer from Dhaka, Keraniganj and Narayanganj took part in the rescue operation.</p>
<p>Chapter 6: Cold Wave</p>
<p>Cold wave coupled the country during the first week of January, affecting more than 20 districts including Panchagarh, Thakurgaon, Dinajpur, Nilphamary, Lalmonirhat, Rangpur, Kurigram,<br>
Gaibandha, Bogra, Joypurhat, Naogaon, Nawabganj, Rajshahi, Natore, Sirajganj, Pabna and Mymensing in the north, Moulvibazar in the east and few districts in the south namely Kushtia,<br>
Jessore, Faridpur and Madaripur. More than 50% of populations living in those districts were affected and 80 people were killed, many of them were children. During the cold wave of 2013,the temperature of Saidpur dropped down to 3 degrees Celsius, the lowest records in Bangladesh since 1968.</p>
<p>Chapter 7: River Bank Erosion</p>
<p>Out of 489 upazilas of Bangladesh, 94 upazilas were affected by river erosion in 2013, of which 35 were severe in nature. Some important erosion affected areas includes Sirajgong, Aricha,<br>
Mawa, Chandpur and Rangpur, Dhanut upazila of Bogradistrict; also, 13 unions of river side upazilas in Kurigram district, Chilmariupazila, Bhuapur of Tangail district, Mirzapur upazila,<br>
Chauholi upazila, Sirajgong hard point, Daulatpur upazila of Manikgang, Biyani Bazar, Chadpur,<br>
Sonargoan upazila, Madanipur upazila, Goalando upazila, Pangsha upazila , Daulatpur upazila of Kushtia, Dumuria and Koira upazila of Khulna were affected.</p>
<p>Chapter 8: Fire</p>
<p>Fire is one of the notable human induced disasters in Bangladesh. Every year, hundreds of people die and many are injured due to fire accidents. In 2013, a total number of 8868 fire incidents took place throughout the country and most of the them occurred in Dhaka and Chittagong.<br>
Secondary data from newspapers shows that in 2013 the number of death occurred due to fire hazard were 65 and 191 people were injured.</p>
<p>Chapter 9: Earthquake and Tsunami</p>
<p>Due to its close proximity to tectonically active plate boundaries, Bangladesh is prone to earthquake. The country has experienced numerous large earthquakes in the past 200 years. In 2013, BMD has recorded 16 earthquake tremors with a magnitude ranging from 3.3 to 5.9 RS in and around Bangladesh border areas. The earthquake of January 9, 2013 had a magnitude of 5.9.RS and was felt throughout the country. The epicenter was 495km from Dhaka city and was located near Bangladesh-Myanmar border area. There was no report of any casualties or damages. However, there was tsunami warning or tsunami effects along the coastal belt of Bangladesh in 2013.</p>
<p>Chapter 10: Other Disaster</p>
<p>Besides the above-mentioned hazards, other significant disasters in Bangladesh are arsenic contamination, salinity intrusion, drought, water logging and landslides. The southwestern coastal belt of Bangladesh is suffering from salinity intrusion and water logging for ages. There is also the case of drought in northwestern part. Arsenic contamination of ground water is also a cause of prolonged suffering for most part of the country. However, there was only one incident of land slide in 2013 at Lalkhan Bazar, Chittagong Cityon 28th July. In total 2 women were killed in the incident.</p>
<p>Chapter 11: Conclusion</p>
<p>Bangladesh faced a number of disasters in 2013, among which 3 events were catastrophic in nature. The Cyclone Mahasen hit 8 coastal districts; however prompt effective and collaborative initiatives by government and other concern organizations and stakeholders restricted the loss and damage to a minimum level. The Tornado of Brahmanbaria was also addressed by the Government utmost effort . The incident of Rana Plaza was a challenge as such scale of building collapse was new to the country. Nevertheless the voluntarism to rescue the victims gave Bangladesh another legendary success of coping and fighting with disasters.</p>
</div>http://reliefweb.int/report/bangladesh/disaster-report-2013Tue, 20 Jan 2015 13:00:37 +0000ReliefWeb UpdatesBangladesh: Disaster Report 2013<div class="source"><span class="items">Source: Government of Bangladesh</span></div>
<div class="country"><span class="items">Country: Bangladesh<span></div><br/>
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<div class="body"><p>EXECUTIVE SUMMARY</p>
<p>Chapter 1: Introduction</p>
<p>Bangladesh, one of the most vulnerable countries of the world in terms of natural and anthropogenic hazards, is a low-lying deltaic country covering an area of 147,470 sq. km and supporting about 150 million people with a population density of 1033 per km2 . The geographical setting and meteorological characteristics has made the country vulnerable to different geo-hazardsand hydro-metrological hazards. The major disasters concerned in the country are floods, cyclones, droughts, tidal surges, tornadoes, earthquakes, river erosion, fire, infrastructure collapse, high arsenic contents of ground water, water logging, water and soil salinity, epidemic, and various forms of pollution etc. These events are termed as disasters when they adversely affect the entire environment, including human beings, shelters and the resources essential for livelihoods.<br>
This report is an overview of the disasters, both natural and human induced, which affected Bangladesh in 2013. The report has been prepared based on data available with BMD, BWDB,<br>
DMIC, and concerned NGOs. Various daily newspapers were also reviewed to gather relevant information. Case studies on Cyclone Mahasen, Tornado of Brahmanbaria and building collapse of Rana Plaza were also developed to complement the report. </p>
<p>Chapter 2: Flood</p>
<p>Floods are normal phenomenon in Bangladesh. It usually occurs during the monsoon season.<br>
In 2013, the country experienced normal flooding incidents in July and September. On the onset of monsoon in July, a wider part of north Bengal and part of central region along the river Brahmaputra were affected. Furthermore, the north-western part of the country was flooded; although the area affected by flood was high, the duration was relatively low. In the northeastern part, on the contrary, flood intensity was short to moderate while moderate flooding occurred for short duration in the central region. In the southwestern part of the country, particularly in Satkhira and Khulna districts, floods were prolonged due to poor drainage conditions, especially in Kobodak Haribhanga and Shibsa river catchment areas. At Jhikorgacha of the Kobodak River, the water flow was above the danger level for consecutive 120 days (Annual Flood Report 2013, FFWC, Page VI) ; 9 people were killed and about 28,000 families were affected.</p>
<p>Chapter 3: Cyclone and Storm Surge</p>
<p>Cyclone and storm-surges are common annual events during the pre-monsoon and retreating monsoon periods along the coastal belt of Bangladesh. In 2013, the number of such coastal cyclonic events were quite few compared to previous years. The cyclone MAHASEN made landfall on 16th May as a pre-monsoon type cyclonic event. The cyclone affected 8 coastal districts that including Chittagong, Bhola, Barguna, Pirojpur, Noakhali, Patuakhali, Satkhira and Laxmipur; 386, 221 people 251 unions of 42 upazilas of these 8 districts were affected by the cyclone. The devastating consequences of the cyclone included death of 17 people and 102 injuries; also,14,828 houses were fully and 44,182 were partly damaged.</p>
<p>Chapter 4: Tornados and Nor’-Wester </p>
<p>A total number of 5 Tornado incidents were reported in the year 2013. These were Brahmanbaria Tornado on 22nd March, Natore and Noagoan Tornadoes on 1st April, Jessore Tornado on 25th May and Gopalganj Tornado on10th June. Among these, the Brahmanbaria Tornado was particularly catastrophic in nature; it passed through 6 unions of 2 upazilas of Brahmanbaria District. More than 15 villages were affected by the super Tornado, and a total of 34 people were killed and 388 were injured. Although the Natore Tornado had no death toll, 479 households were heavily and 809 households were partially affected. At Noagoan, 2 people died and 26 were injured. A total of 340 households were heavily and 3830 households were partially affected.</p>
<p>Chapter 5: Building Collapse</p>
<p>In recent years, incidents of building collapse have increased significantly throughout the country.<br>
A total of 7 buildings collapsed during 2013 killing 1135 people4 . However, the collapse of Raza Plaza on April 24, 2013 was the most tragic industrial accident in the history of Bangladesh; it killed 1135 people, leaving 2,500 people injured. Immediately after the incident, a rescue operation was initiated under the guidance of Bangladesh Army in association with Bangladesh Navy, Fire Service, BGB and Police. In addition, many volunteers took part in the rescue activities. One of the important aspects of the rescue operation was the stimulus participation of volunteers of different age and groups. Around 1,000 volunteer from Dhaka, Keraniganj and Narayanganj took part in the rescue operation.</p>
<p>Chapter 6: Cold Wave</p>
<p>Cold wave coupled the country during the first week of January, affecting more than 20 districts including Panchagarh, Thakurgaon, Dinajpur, Nilphamary, Lalmonirhat, Rangpur, Kurigram,<br>
Gaibandha, Bogra, Joypurhat, Naogaon, Nawabganj, Rajshahi, Natore, Sirajganj, Pabna and Mymensing in the north, Moulvibazar in the east and few districts in the south namely Kushtia,<br>
Jessore, Faridpur and Madaripur. More than 50% of populations living in those districts were affected and 80 people were killed, many of them were children. During the cold wave of 2013,the temperature of Saidpur dropped down to 3 degrees Celsius, the lowest records in Bangladesh since 1968.</p>
<p>Chapter 7: River Bank Erosion</p>
<p>Out of 489 upazilas of Bangladesh, 94 upazilas were affected by river erosion in 2013, of which 35 were severe in nature. Some important erosion affected areas includes Sirajgong, Aricha,<br>
Mawa, Chandpur and Rangpur, Dhanut upazila of Bogradistrict; also, 13 unions of river side upazilas in Kurigram district, Chilmariupazila, Bhuapur of Tangail district, Mirzapur upazila,<br>
Chauholi upazila, Sirajgong hard point, Daulatpur upazila of Manikgang, Biyani Bazar, Chadpur,<br>
Sonargoan upazila, Madanipur upazila, Goalando upazila, Pangsha upazila , Daulatpur upazila of Kushtia, Dumuria and Koira upazila of Khulna were affected.</p>
<p>Chapter 8: Fire</p>
<p>Fire is one of the notable human induced disasters in Bangladesh. Every year, hundreds of people die and many are injured due to fire accidents. In 2013, a total number of 8868 fire incidents took place throughout the country and most of the them occurred in Dhaka and Chittagong.<br>
Secondary data from newspapers shows that in 2013 the number of death occurred due to fire hazard were 65 and 191 people were injured.</p>
<p>Chapter 9: Earthquake and Tsunami</p>
<p>Due to its close proximity to tectonically active plate boundaries, Bangladesh is prone to earthquake. The country has experienced numerous large earthquakes in the past 200 years. In 2013, BMD has recorded 16 earthquake tremors with a magnitude ranging from 3.3 to 5.9 RS in and around Bangladesh border areas. The earthquake of January 9, 2013 had a magnitude of 5.9.RS and was felt throughout the country. The epicenter was 495km from Dhaka city and was located near Bangladesh-Myanmar border area. There was no report of any casualties or damages. However, there was tsunami warning or tsunami effects along the coastal belt of Bangladesh in 2013.</p>
<p>Chapter 10: Other Disaster</p>
<p>Besides the above-mentioned hazards, other significant disasters in Bangladesh are arsenic contamination, salinity intrusion, drought, water logging and landslides. The southwestern coastal belt of Bangladesh is suffering from salinity intrusion and water logging for ages. There is also the case of drought in northwestern part. Arsenic contamination of ground water is also a cause of prolonged suffering for most part of the country. However, there was only one incident of land slide in 2013 at Lalkhan Bazar, Chittagong Cityon 28th July. In total 2 women were killed in the incident.</p>
<p>Chapter 11: Conclusion</p>
<p>Bangladesh faced a number of disasters in 2013, among which 3 events were catastrophic in nature. The Cyclone Mahasen hit 8 coastal districts; however prompt effective and collaborative initiatives by government and other concern organizations and stakeholders restricted the loss and damage to a minimum level. The Tornado of Brahmanbaria was also addressed by the Government utmost effort . The incident of Rana Plaza was a challenge as such scale of building collapse was new to the country. Nevertheless the voluntarism to rescue the victims gave Bangladesh another legendary success of coping and fighting with disasters.</p>
</div>Government of BangladeshBangladeshbgdTC-2013-000060-LKAST-2013-000032-BGDCW-2013-000001-BGDCold WaveDroughtEarthquakeFireFlash FloodFloodLand SlideMud SlideSevere Local StormTropical CycloneTsunamiSudan: Fire destroys 354 homes in Labado camp, East Darfurhttp://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/fire-destroys-354-homes-labado-camp-east-darfur
<div class="source"><span class="items">Source: Radio Dabanga</span></div>
<div class="country"><span class="items">Country: Sudan<span></div><br/>
<div class="body"><p>YASSIN LOCALITY (16 Dec.) - A massive fire that broke out in Labado camp for the displaced in East Darfur on Friday afternoon, has led to the death of a woman, and the injury of four others. Hundreds of homes burned to the ground.</p>
<p>“The fire was sparked by children who tried to cook some food,” camp sheikh Ibrahim Adam Baraka explained to Radio Dabanga.</p>
<p>“The fire spread extremely fast over the camp. Salwa Adam El Nur (20) burned to death, and four others sustained serious burns. The camp hospital, a mosque, and 354 houses, were destroyed.”</p>
<p>The camp elder urged the authorities and aid organisations to quickly provide assistance to the affected families, “who are now living in the open with no cover, food, and medicines”.</p>
</div>http://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/fire-destroys-354-homes-labado-camp-east-darfurWed, 17 Dec 2014 01:00:44 +0000ReliefWeb UpdatesSudan: Fire destroys 354 homes in Labado camp, East Darfur<div class="source"><span class="items">Source: Radio Dabanga</span></div>
<div class="country"><span class="items">Country: Sudan<span></div><br/>
<div class="body"><p>YASSIN LOCALITY (16 Dec.) - A massive fire that broke out in Labado camp for the displaced in East Darfur on Friday afternoon, has led to the death of a woman, and the injury of four others. Hundreds of homes burned to the ground.</p>
<p>“The fire was sparked by children who tried to cook some food,” camp sheikh Ibrahim Adam Baraka explained to Radio Dabanga.</p>
<p>“The fire spread extremely fast over the camp. Salwa Adam El Nur (20) burned to death, and four others sustained serious burns. The camp hospital, a mosque, and 354 houses, were destroyed.”</p>
<p>The camp elder urged the authorities and aid organisations to quickly provide assistance to the affected families, “who are now living in the open with no cover, food, and medicines”.</p>
</div>Radio DabangaSudansdnFire